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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1899

Page

3

Features teased for tomorrow's eight page Saturday News

The Saturday News promises eight pages of varied entertainment and instructional content. Special illustrated articles include a two column feature on the Rough Riders at Guasimas by Captain Kilmer, plus brief stories for all readers. Housekeepers, farmers, and gardeners receive practical columns, Sunday school analysis by Rev. Stearns, and a weekly Market Review. Delivery options priced at 2 cents.

Taz News Toorrow Guasimas Mary Jane

Personal notes on visitors and school calendar changes

Utica resident Ms. Dennis Snook visits her daughter Mrs. H. Smith in West Fourth street. Miss Elsie J. Ferguson, formerly Abertytown, becomes a trained nurse at Maryland General Hospital. Mrs. Eugene Smith and family visit Skookustown residents. County schools examined by E. L. Boblitz after visiting Thurmont Smwartsburg and Hauvers districts. Public schools close for summer next Monday. high schools run until June 20 and teachers to be paid for spring term after Monday.

Dennis Snook Utica H. 3. Smith West Fourth Street Elsie J. Ferguson Abertytown Maryland General Hospital Baltimore Eugene Smith SkookKstown County Visted County E. L. Boblitz Thurmont Smwartsburg Hauvers

Local Grain Prices and Notable News at Frederick

Wheat price in Frederick quoted at 70 cents per bushel. Corn shelled at 80 cents per bushel, corn on the cob $2.50 per barrel. Also mentions Master Harry Kennedy recovering from a painful facial injury.

Frederick

Frederick Man Fatally Injured After Fall From Freight Car

Walter S. Ely, 27, of Frederick, fell from a box car near Knoxville while riding on top during an overnight freight trip with Charles Telley. He fractured his skull and sustained brain concussion and died shortly after being found unconscious near Brunswick. Ely had worked at Palmetto Fibre Brush Factory and served with Company A First Maryland Regiment in the Spanish War.

Walter S. Ely Maryland Baltimore and Ohio Knoxville Brunswick Frederick Frederick Junction Martinsburg Telley Ely West Fifth Street Palmetto Fibre United Fire Company Spain

German Baptist lovefeast and church meetings set events

News of the churches reports a German Baptist lovefeast at Rocky Ridge tomorrow. The Liberty circuit M P church holds its next quarterly conference on Saturday May 20 at 2 PM. The Maryland and Virginia Eldership of the Church of God meets at Germantown May 16 to 18 for its annual Sunday schools convention. Childrens Day is June 4 at Bennett's Creek Sunday school Walkerville United Brethren and Providence Kemp Town. June 6 at Walkerville M P church. June 11 at Walkersville M P Liberty town and Lutheran Walkersville.

Rocky Ridge Liberty Circuit M. P. Church Maryland and Virginia Church of God Germantown Bennett's Cresk United Brethren Walkereville Providence Kemptown M. P M. P. Libertytown Lutheran Walkersville

Children Observe Ascension Day at Evangelical Reformed Church

The Evangelical Reformed church held an annual children’s service for Ascension Day with a crowded audience. The altar featured large Howers arranged as emblems. Rev. D. J. Wolf of Walkersville delivered an address on the ascension, with remarks by Rev. Dr. E. R. Eschbach.

Evangelical Reformed Church D. J. Wolf Grade Reformed Church Walkersville E. RB. Eschbach

School of Expression presents standout Woman’s College recital

Entertainment Tonight previews an evening show by the Woman’s College School of Expression. Miss Fauntlerey leads a program aiming to surpass last year’s acclaimed recital with enhanced stage scenery and calcium lighting for a brighter, more polished performance in Frederick.

School of Expression Woman's College Miss Fauntlerey Frederick

Death of Isaac Thomas At Woodville Funeral Held Tuesday

Isaac Thomas a colored man died at his home near New London Sunday morning from grip and pneumonia at about 70 years of age. He leaves a widow and several children. The funeral was held Tuesday at Woodville at 10:30 a.m.

Isaac Thomas New London Woodville

Minor Arrest Sent to House of Refuge

Harvey Cole a colored boy about ten to twelve years old was committed to the House of Refuge last evening by Magistrate White on the mother’s complaint. He was taken to the institution this morning by Officer Waters.

House OF Refuge Harvey Cole White Waters

United Brethren Alliance Elects Officers At Boonsboro

The Ministerial Alliance of the Maryland Conference United Brethren in Christ met in Boonsboro and elected officers: President Rev. C. W. Stinespring Frederick, Secretary Rev. J. E. Rice Boonsboro, Treasurer Rev. R. Byrd Chewsville. Also notes a remedial ad for Syrup of Figs from the California Fig Syrup Company.

United Brethren Alliance Maryland United Brethren In Christ Boonsboro C. W. Stinespring Frederick J. E. Rice R. Byrd Chewsville

Schley Testimonial Fund to Present Silver Service and Album

The Ladies Auxiliary Committee plans to present Rear-Admiral Winfield Scott Schley with a six piece silver service and an art album within two weeks. Con. James Sprigg leads contributions from Cumberland. the set costs 500 dollars and bears engraved initials S. The album showcases pen art, kangaroo leather cover, white satin lining, and a formal inscription praising Schley’s service to country.

Schley Winfield Scott Schley Washington Indies Con. Janos Sprigg Cumberland 8. C. Malone Winfield Scott “Schley United States Navy United States Admiral Schley Winfield Scott

Runaway Horses Roam Market Street in City Frolic

Mrs. Margaret B Hood’s two horses escaped around six to seven pm and bolted from South Market Street through North Market Church and Bentz streets. They were chased down West Fourth Street and Lambright's alley before being captured by George Ridgely at West Third Street. No damage or injuries were reported.

Margaret B Hood South Market Street North Market Street Church Street West Church Street Bentz Street West Fourth Street Lambright

Peculiar Disease Strikes Cattle In Poolesville District

Farmer Arthur Williams of Poolesville in Montgomery County reports six steers dying from a disease resembling hydrophobia. The first attack occurred ten days ago with spasms and foaming at the mouth before death within hours. Farmers fear a serious contagion though no mad dogs are known in the area.

Arthur Williams Poolesville Montgomery County Williams

Hagerstown Fair Seeks York Visit for Building Plans

The Hagerstown Fair Association appoints President John W. Stonebraker and Directors G. H. Hager and Daniel W. Reichard to visit York Pennsylvania to inspect the main building of the York fair association. They will review plans for a new main building for the Hagerstown fair grounds including a frame one story structure 50 by 120 feet with a large glass dome and an art room 50 by 30 feet.

Hagerstown Fair

Sanford Fibre Factory Attention Drawn by Frederick Visitor

Frederick Md resident McClintock Young visits Sanford Florida this week with Miss Young a local beauty. Mr Young accompanies her as he shows interest in the Sanford Fibre Factory and praises its location and the amount of work it provides in the city.

Florida Gate City Chronicle Sanford McClintock Young Frederick Miss Young

First strawberries of season shown in neighborhood

The early berries were presented to Tor News on Thursday. Walter Reeder, gardener for D. V. Stauffer near the city, raised them and praised for their fine flavor. He expects a good crop soon and will furnish customers on the market.

Tor News Walter Reeder D. V. Stauffer

Hagerstown Business Men to Visit Frederick by Rail

About 25 to 40 members of the Hagerstown Business Men's Association travel by overland route to Myersville and then by electric road to Frederick. They will dine at the Hotel Burgess. Notre Dame Academy Libertytown to hold commencement on June 2 and 21 with graduates Clotilda Wright and Claire Sappington.

Hagerstown Notre Dame Academy Libertytown Clotilda Wright Claire Sappington Unionville

Epworth League celebrates tenth anniversary unity and growth

The Epworth League of the Methodist Episcopal Church marks ten years since its 1889 Cleveland merger into one nationwide youth society. Growth is highlighted by 14 500 chapters and 22105 members in foreign missions, with Frederick chapter hosting a Sunday anniversary program featuring Hon. Milton G. Urner and Rev. A H. Zimmerman.

Che Kpworth Teague Young People's Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church League General Conference Church Lyceum Oxford League The Methodisms of America East West Cleveland Ohio Methodist Alliance Epworth League John , Wesley Epworth Herald Epworth Teague J. F. Berry Haworth League India Methodist Episcopal Church South Methodist Church of Canada Frederick Milton G. Urner A. H. Zimmerman Edgar K. Moore

State health rules for transport of hel bodiea adopted in Maryland

The State board of health adopted regulations for transporting hel bodiea. Maryland leaders meet at Ocean City July 11 13 and 13. A Cumberland case prompts congratulations to William Meyers. A minor indicted for purchasing ayur. Mayor Malster of Baltimore elected president of Atlantic Trust and Deposit Co. Col George R Gunther dies at 68. A fatal wood alcohol drinking incident near Cumberland. Coal shipments and canal freight volumes reported for May.

State Board of Health Maryland State Leaders’ Association Wall Ocean City Willian Meyers Cumberland Washington County Malster Baltimore New Atlantic Trust and Veposit Company Society of Colonial Ware Anoapolis Lowndes George R. Gunther Cathedral Street Galtimora Sylvester Kiverick Ellerslie Alegaiy Grauk Annapolis Dorrigle South Chesapeake and Ohio Canal George's Creek Cumberland Improvenent Company Davis Boonsboro Davia James Bender

Brief Bits From The Correspondent’s Page

Rain revived crops and a country drive is enjoyable. Hucks has a storm period developing high temperatures. The Pennsylvania railroad pay car was in Frederick paying on the road. North Market street school pupils plan a library festival Monday. Athletic Park opens this evening for wheelmen on the race course. The dancing pavilion is roofed and nearing use. John J. Heffner of Feagaville killed a five foot four inch black snake in J. S. Himes’ wheat field on Wednesday. The snake fought briefly.

Pennsylvania Railroad Frederick North Market Street Dansing Untler John J. Heffner Feagaville J. S. Himes

Maryland Division Sons of Veterans Meet in Washington

The thirteenth annual Maryland Division convention of Sons of Veterans will be in Washington May 22 to 24 with HQ at the National Hotel and sessions at Maccabee Temple. Officers include Commander W B Kirg and J L Christian, with delegates from twenty five camps and about 500 members. Prominent commander candidates cited include G S Whitmore C S Davis and C C Billings.

Sons of Veterans Maryland Delaware Virginia South Carolina District of Columbia Washington National Hotel Maccabee Temple Ninth Street N. W W.B. Kirg Hagerstown J. L. Christian Baltimore G. 5. Whitmore Waslington G S. Whitmore C. 5. Davis C. GC. Billings

Pillsbury Vitos Advertises Oatmeal Benefits

An early ad touts Pillsbury Vitos as a premium breakfast option by claiming careful processing preserves nutrients. It highlights cooked oats and cereals like barley and tapioca for invalids and weak stomachs. Authorized by F B Appington of 72 Market Street.

F.B .Appington N. Market St

Ecker and Hall Married in Washington DC

Albert W. Ecker of Woodsboro and Ida B. Hall of West Windsor were wed in Washington DC yesterday by Elder Albert Hollinger. Also note an advertisement pitching cheap publicity in Frederick.

Ecker—Hall Albert W. Ecker Woodsboro This County Mias Ida B. Hall Wew Windsor Washington, D.C Albert Hollinger

Real estate and household goods auction notices

John W. Clary assignee of mortgages will sell the late Joseph F. Reinhart estate in New Market district, five acres with frame dwelling and buildings at the City Hotel tomorrow morning. Garvey R. Lease will auction household furniture of Markwood D. Harp at 1 p.m. on West Church Street, and at Court House door sell bank and turnpike stock for B. F. Reich, executor, of Mrs. Sarah Adams.

Wales John WN. Clary City Hotel Joseph F. Reinhart New Market District Garvey R. Lease Markwood D. Harp West Church Street Court House B. F. Reich Sarah Adams

Local ads list seafood and lamb specials

For sale the finest spring lamb at 15c a pound by the quarter from Kory Bros on N Market street. Grumbine's City Restaurant advertises frogs soft crabs clams deviled crabs and crab soup Saturday night. L O Castles at 43 East Paticks street offers crabs oysters shad bass and other fish with phone 216.

Kory Bros N. Market Street Grumbine's Founders L. O. Castle's East Pat Tick Street

Great Matting Sale At The Exclusive Carpet House

A local advertises a matting sale with 10 to 20 percent savings. The copy invites readers to visit the store of Carpets and Matting and Son, promising cheap imports from China to Japan and urging customers not to fear tariff price claims. Owner L. E. Mouara advertises exclusive carpet business and cheap quantities by phone 150.

Dandelion Wine Made In Thurmont Community

The Catoctin Clarion notes local farmers expect a very cold winter to boost button weed growth and report producing hundreds of gallons of dandelion wine this season. The wine is praised as very fine and wholesome.

Catoctin Clarion Thurmont

Four-Legged Chick Draws Curiosity in Harmony Grove

Harmony Grove resident J. Calvin Cronise exhibits a newly hatched chicken with four legs. The chick is active and progressing well as observers marvel at the unusual poultry anomaly.

J. Calvin Cronise Harmony Grove

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